Advanced Surgical Approaches for Skull Base Tumors and Acoustic Neuromas

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• Expert Background and Surgical Specialization
• Leading a Premier Skull Base Tumor Program
• Pioneering Acoustic Neuroma Research and Clinical Trials
• Innovations in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
• Commitment to Patient Outcomes and Surgical Results Analysis
• Global Impact on Neurosurgical Education and Training
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Expert Background and Surgical Specialization

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, is a highly specialized neurosurgeon with a distinguished career in skull base surgery. His extensive training includes a neurosurgery residency at UCSF and a prestigious fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital under Dr. Arthur L. Day. This elite training foundation prepared him for a career focused on complex cranial procedures.

Leading a Premier Skull Base Tumor Program

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, currently serves as the Director of the Skull Base Tumor Program at the University of California San Francisco. He also holds the positions of Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurological Surgery at this world-renowned institution. Before joining UCSF, Dr. Theodosopoulos spent a decade at the University of Cincinnati, where he directed both the Neurosurgery Residency Program and the Skull Base Surgery program, demonstrating his leadership in academic neurosurgery.

Pioneering Acoustic Neuroma Research and Clinical Trials

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, maintains a primary clinical interest in treating skull base lesions, with particular expertise in acoustic neuromas, also known as vestibular schwannomas. His research leadership is evidenced by his role as co-principal investigator for the largest clinical trial ever conducted on the surgical treatment of acoustic neuromas. This commitment to advancing the field is further demonstrated by his service on the Acoustic Neuroma Association's medical advisory board, where he helps guide patient care standards.

Innovations in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

A significant focus for Dr. Theodosopoulos is the development and implementation of minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques for skull base tumor treatment. He is recognized as a pioneer in creating new surgical approaches that prioritize patient safety and recovery. These advanced techniques often result in smaller incisions, less tissue disruption, and improved postoperative outcomes for patients facing complex brain tumor surgeries.

Commitment to Patient Outcomes and Surgical Results Analysis

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, possesses formal training in outcomes research and clinical epidemiology, which he applies directly to his practice. He continuously leads research initiatives focused on surgical complications and treatment results, ensuring his techniques are both effective and safe. This data-driven approach to neurosurgery allows Dr. Theodosopoulos to refine procedures and provide patients with the highest standard of evidence-based care based on rigorous analysis.

Global Impact on Neurosurgical Education and Training

Beyond his clinical and research roles, Dr. Theodosopoulos is a dedicated educator who has profoundly impacted neurosurgical training worldwide. He has personally designed and taught more than 50 national and international educational courses, sharing his expertise in skull base microsurgery with fellow surgeons. His educational leadership extends to his service on the education committee for the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, helping to shape the future of the specialty. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, highlights these accomplishments in his discussion with Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, neurosurgeon.

Full Transcript

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Good day from San Francisco, California. Today we are with Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD. He is Director of Skull Base Tumor Program. He is a Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco, UCSF.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, came to UCSF from University of Cincinnati. He was a Neurosurgery Residency Program Director and the Director of Skull Base Surgery program for 10 years in Cincinnati.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He did his undergraduate studies at MIT and he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree at Stanford University.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos completed his neurosurgery training at UCSF. He also completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston under the direction of Dr. Arthur L. Day.

Primary clinical interest of Dr. Theodosopoulos involves treatment of skull base lesions, particularly acoustic neuromas and malignant tumors. Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, is also interested in minimally invasive neurosurgery treatment to the skull base.

He is a pioneer in new surgical approaches to the skull base tumor treatment. Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, served as co-principal investigator for the largest clinical trial of surgical treatment for acoustic neuromas.

He serves on the Acoustic Neuroma Association's medical advisory board. He also has extensive expertise in research on patient outcomes.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, is formally trained in outcomes research and clinical epidemiology. He continues to lead surgical complications and treatment results research.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos designed and taught more than 50 national and international neurosurgical educational courses. He published over 100 research and clinical articles on brain tumor treatment, neurosurgical micro anatomy research, results of neurosurgical operations, and analysis of complications in neurosurgery.

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos serves on the education committee for the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Philip, thank you, and welcome!

Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD: Thank you, Anton.